Sr Quality Engineer

Eaton's IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Sr Quality Engineer. This position is based at our Kings Mountain, NC Commercial Vehicle manufacturing facility. Relocation assistance is availale for those currently residing in the United States.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $80250.03 - $117700.04 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

The Senior Quality Engineer will direct and support the day-to-day quality function in the manufacturing / machining processes of a heavy-duty truck transmission facility. This role champions the Eaton Quality Management System (EQMS) and the Eaton Business System (EBS) as the "voice of the customer" for the facility. The driving focus will be on developing, implementing, and maintaining process controls which meet/exceed customer requirements, and supporting internal quality performance, continuous improvement, and DPPM reduction in the assigned area.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement corrective actions using SPC data, 8D, 5 Why, A3 and other Lean and root cause analysis tools to support initiatives around the improvement of FPY (First Pass Yield), reduction of internal and external Customer Complaints, rework & scrap.

• Interpret customer requirements, to include new product launch; execute PPAP & APQP (Control plans, PFMEAs, MSAs, GR&R, etc.) activities in accordance to EQMS / IATF16949 Standards.

• Manage a small team of Quality Technicians, including timecard approval, performance management, development, hiring, and resolving issues and conflict.

• Develop internal product validation/inspection methods to ensure process Quality consistency.

• Monitor CTQ trends and lead efforts to keep processes in control. Develop capability analysis for machine moves, new machines, etc.

• Lead customer focus activities including customer site visits and various Quality System Audits and Assessments (Layered Process Audits, Dock Audits, IATF Audits, EQMS Audits).

• Support the Manufacturing Operations Flow Line Teams by providing Quality expertise and product disposition; work to eliminate roadblocks and communication barriers across the team that may affect quality and customer requirements.

• Drive a continuous improvement culture by participating and leading Continuous Improvement (CI) activities including Value Stream Mapping, 5S+, Standard Work creation, Set-up reduction, 3P, Rapid Improvement Events, and other EBS Tools.

• Manage Change Control within assigned area.

• Train employees in quality tools: SPC (Infinity QS), Root Cause Analysis, Gaging Methods, etc.

• Communicate with internal and external Suppliers and Customers as needed.

Qualifications:

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

• Three (3) or more years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment

• Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship, now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with the following: APQP, PPAP, SPC (Infinity / Minitab), MSA, Lean Methodology, MS Office, GD&T, Problem Solving, DOE, IATF16949

• Previous experience leading others (directly or indirectly)

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Green Belt Certifications

• Previous experience working in a machining or welding environment

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